Posted on 05/24/2021 3:48:59 PM PDT by MtnClimber
Explanation: Thunderstorms almost spoiled this view of the spectacular 2011 June 15 total lunar eclipse. Instead, storm clouds parted for 10 minutes during the total eclipse phase and lightning bolts contributed to the dramatic sky. Captured with a 30-second exposure the scene also inspired one of the more memorable titles (thanks to the astrophotographer) in APOD's now 25-year history. Of course, the lightning reference clearly makes sense, and the shadow play of the dark lunar eclipse was widely viewed across planet Earth in Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. The picture itself, however, was shot from the Greek island of Ikaria at Pezi. That area is known as "the planet of the goats" because of the rough terrain and strange looking rocks. The next total lunar eclipse will occur on Wednesday.
For more detail go to the link and click on the image for a high definition image. You can then move the magnifying glass cursor then click to zoom in and click again to zoom out. When zoomed in you can scan by moving the side bars on the bottom and right side of the image.
Very cool.
Modern Greeks: Wow, cool!
Ancient Greeks: I’m gonna just stay inside for a week...
Impressive goats...
They thought they were going to explore a new planet.
Instead, they somehow turned around and returned to earth.
A future earth.
An earth ruled by.....goats!
Planet of the Goats!
Starring Joy Behar, Bill Clinton and Bill Gates!
Question: Were are you from?
Reply: Planet of the Goats... baa
Not as menacing as Kronos or Romulus
“You maniacs! You blew it up! Ah, damn you all to hell! Pass the mutton.”
Neat photo. I’ve been using it as one of my desktop photos for some time.
I had something for this. But yours is better.
Well, at least the damn sheep were defeated .... Heh.
:)
Is higher res available?
No hi-def or zoom on this one...
I don't remember where I got the photo; if I can find it, I'll check to see if the source is shown. (I despise Catalina/Big Sur for hiding all my folders)
Here is the photographer’s website - that photo is displayed and you might be able to get a higher res copy.
https://greeksky.gr/lightning-photography/
Thanks! Cool site, though it appears to be limited to modest size images.
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